Marielle Songy
Marielle was born and raised in New Orleans. She thinks it's hard to grow up there and not let the culture and history of the city become part of you.
Whether it be the jazz, food, of fabulous architecture, she thinks most would agree that things are a little spicer down here. You can reach her via email at [email protected].
‘We’re still open’: Palm and Pine back to normal hours after Hard Rock Hotel collapse
Not only is regular daily business hit-or-miss, but deliveries have been blocked multiple times since the disaster due to street closures. Foot traffic has been blocked as well on multiple days.
How pit master Rodney Beals went from cookout to Hogs for the Cause
Barbecue is in Beals’ blood — he’s been at the grill since he was 11 years old, and he first started serving the masses at his famed annual barbecue that happened every spring at City Park.
Get Outta Town: Lafitte offers plenty to do in Sportman’s Paradise
Named for pirate Jean Lafitte, people in this community hold pride in their traditions of fishing, oyster, shrimping and crabbing.
Make ‘Em Say YUM: Master P’s Big Poppa’s Burgers is ’bout it, bout it’
Burgers, chicken sandwiches and even veggie burgers; Big Poppa’s is worth the trip to the Westbank.
After O’Brien’s Grille closes doors, Southern Charm brings down-home cooking to Gretna
The idea behind the restaurant is to bring down home Louisiana cooking to the masses and make guests feel as if they are enjoying a meal with family.
How to keep it COOLinary: a guide to some of the best summer dining deals
Since there are over 100 restaurants participating this year, we decided to highlight a few deals that are worth your while.
Freddie’s brings crispy, moist chicken and fluffy waffles to Algiers
Food is just better when you know been that it’s made with love, care and, possibly, some old family recipes. I’ve always wanted something more than the same old thing, so when I heard an actual chicken and waffles restaurant was opening in my neck of the woods, I couldn’t get over there fast enough.